Maritime HR and Crew Management Summit

• Market Overview & Current Trends in Maritime Crew Management
• Navigating Industry Shifts: Current & Future Regulatory Frameworks
• Recruitment & Retention Challenges
• New Initiatives for Training & Development
• Mental Health & Well Being
• Championing Women in Maritime Careers
• Diversity & Inclusion in Maritime
• Navigating Leadership and Communication Hurdles
• The Golden Age of Maritime Digitalisation

• Tim Springett, Policy Director, UK Chamber of Shipping
• Anna Maria Darmanin, Secretary-General, European Tugowners Association
• Kathryn Neilson, Director, UK Chamber of Shipping
• James Breeds, Business Director, Open Agency
• Sanjay Bhavnani, Director & C.O.O, MMS Maritime
• Tor Erik Jensen, Assistant Professor, South-Eastern Norway University
• Dr. Ferenc Pasztor, Head of Ports and Specialised Shipping Research, Drewry
• Simon Frank, Vice President, Crewing Operations, NSB Group
• Elena Noad, President, Warsash Women’s Group
• Pennie Blackburn, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Director, Waypoint Maritime
• Peggy Hoegh, Founder and CEO, Peggy’s Rum (Peggy’s Room)
• Udeme Offiong, Head, Training and Development MCOE, NSML
• Keely Gavin, Maritime Leadership Consultant, Sail to Success
• Laxmi Chaudhry, Founder, 1 Stop HR
• Jens Tülsner, MD, CEO & Founder, Marine Medical Solutions
• Dr Nasser Mansoori, Managing Director, International Maritime Experts (IME)
• John Beavis, Founder, The Captain’s Coach®
• Errikos Andreakos, C.O.O, Marcura
• Capt. Kapila Malawwethanthri, Technical & Compliance Officer, The Bahamas Maritime Authority

• Ship Owners
• Ship Managers
• Fleet Captains & Superintendents
• Crew Managers
• Head of Maritime Human Resources
• Fleet Personnel Managers
• Directors of HSEQ
• Manning & Training Managers
• Cadet Training Managers
• Diversity & Inclusion Managers
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Managers
• Maritime Trainers

MarTrust is the world’s largest specialist maritime payments company, handling approximately $14 billion of maritime-related payments each year.

We work with over 500 maritime companies and in close partnership with leading global financial institutions to streamline the process of paying crew, suppliers, and to digitalise Cash to Master.

The MarTrust E-Wallet and card enable crew members to manage their money when away from home and send money home faster and cheaper. They also reduce the need for crew to manage or store significant amounts of cash whilst onboard, providing increased security.

MarTrust is an Authorised Payment Institution (API) regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority, and in Europe as an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the Bank of Portugal.

MarTrust is part of Marcura, the leader in digital workflow solutions for the maritime industry.

Marcura’s flagship brands – DA-Desk, ShipServ, MarTrust, ClaimsHub, and PortLog – support voyages transporting one-third of global seaborne commodities trade

Our ecosystem of industry-leading technologies focus on automating critical back-office processes – port disbursements, procurement, compliance, and financial transactions – removing administrative friction without compromising control.

Our AI-powered solutions and data-driven insights empower maritime professionals to act swiftly and confidently, ensuring efficiency and effective risk management.

www.marcura.com/pay-crew

NLNG SHIPPING AND MARINE SERVICES LIMTED – NSML

NLNG Shipping and Marine services Limited [NSML] is an international maritime services company, incorporated as a private limited liability company on October 9, 2008 by its shareholders: Nigeria LNG Limited, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Shell Gas B.V., Total Gaz Electricite Holdings and Eni International.

NSML offers and provides a wide range of services. These include:

1. Technical vessel management services
2. Crew management and administration services
3. Project management, maritime training, maritime consultancy & research via the Maritime Centre

www.nsml.com

Transforming Bridge Watchkeeping standards with VASCO

Aage Hempel Group and Kilo Solutions Limited are redefining how the maritime sector develops and supports Bridge operations at sea.

Our flagship innovation, VASCO – the world’s first untethered VR bridge simulator – brings scalable, immersive training directly to crews, wherever they are in the world.

As the industry pivots to increased simulator time to improve harmonisation, capability and commercial return, traditional approaches are now able to be complemented by VR technology that is proven and in ubiquitous use in other safety critical sectors.

Deployable at sea or ashore, VASCO provides a fully immersive multi-user bridge simulator where training and assessment is conducted appropriate to the operational need.   With specific focus on Bridge Resource Management and ColRegs, individual and team competence and confidence is developed to ensure Bridge Watchkeeping standards are maintained, skill fade eradicated, and vessels are operationally confident.

With VASCO, crews benefit from continuous assessment that identifies and addresses skill fade, supports promotion selection, and ensures the right people are in the right roles. HR leaders gain valuable insights into workforce competence, while organisations see measurable improvements in safety, performance, and commercial efficiency.

By reducing travel, harmonising standards, and aligning with ESG goals, VASCO delivers impact beyond training – strengthening crew wellbeing, enhancing retention, and building resilience in an evolving industry.

Already trusted by navies, superyacht operators, and maritime academies worldwide, VASCO is helping organisations future-proof their workforce while reducing operational risk.

Train. Measure. Improve.

www.kilo-solutions.com

ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.

If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!

For commercial opportunities, please contact:

Ketan Kulkarni

Tel: +91 9860 70 8434

Email: [email protected]

The Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) is a voluntary organisation of the shipowner associations of Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and the Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ Associations (FASA), comprising shipping associations of ASEAN countries, consisting of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.  The objectives of the ASA are to act as a channel to convey Asian Shipowners’ voices to the international shipping community as well as to enhance and strengthen the ASA’s stature.  At the same time, it is also a platform for all ASA members to liaise with one another and to help promote cooperation, amity and friendship amongst its members.  Following the principle agreed at the first Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) meeting which was founded in April 1992 when its first meeting was held at Japan Shipping Club in Tokyo and ASA was formerly named, the venues for the annual meetings have been conducted on a rotational basis by the members from the North to South in geographical order.  Between annual ASA meetings, the ongoing work is carried out by five Standing Committees: The Seafarers Committee (SC), the Ship Insurance and Liability Committee (SILC), the Safe Navigation and Environment Committee (SNEC), the Shipping Policy Committee (SPC), and the Ship Recycling Committee (SRC). It has been estimated that ASA shipowners and managers control and operate around 50% of the world’s cargo carrying fleet.

https://www.asianshipowners.org/
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At MARPRO Group, we are your gateway to maritime talent. Whether you’re a maritime company seeking exceptional professionals or a skilled individual searching for the next career opportunity, we connect the right talent with the right employers. Our extensive network and industry-specific expertise ensure a seamless recruitment process, making us the preferred choice for maritime staffing solutions.

https://marpro-group.com/

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Drewry is a leading international provider of research and consulting services to the maritime and shipping industry. From its origins in 1970 London to a 21^st century maritime and shipping consultancy, Drewry has established itself as one of the most widely used and respected sources of impartial market insight, industry analysis and advice. Offering a unique combination of sector knowledge, rich market insight and commercial awareness Drewry is able to consistently deliver the performance, profitability and competitive advantage its clients seek’.

https://www.drewry.co.uk/
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Established in 2000, our friendly and professional ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 organisation is one of the only remaining exclusive freight networks in the world and is represented in over 95 countries.
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Freightbook is a growing online searchable database containing profiles of 1500+ freight forwarders in 140+ countries. To obtain rates and advice on a shipment, please complete our Quote Request form. Our simple but effective system enables you to obtain advice and pricing from all registered freight agents in the country of origin, thus providing a variety of options. Alternatively, please search our database and contact companies directly.

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Cargo Connections was formed in the summer of 2014 and offers Restricted Representation, which means membership will only be offered to a limited number of freight forwarders who offer air, sea and road freight services per country. With a cutting-edge website, Cargo Connections offers innovative membership benefits including a useful Smartphone Service.
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Since 2010, PCN has provided heavy lift and project cargo specialists access to a global network of agents who can handle their shipments, whilst working under strict Membership Rules. Our friendly and professional ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 organisation comprises of 360+ companies in 125+ countries.

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Marine & Maritime Gazette is read across the globe by professionals within the marine, renewables and offshore industries. On a monthly basis the publication focuses on salient news, reviews and features across the whole of the industry. The printed copy of the magazine is circulated to industry professionals and decision makers across the UK and Europe and the digital version hits a unique Worldwide circulation.

http://www.marineandmaritimegazette.com/#!about-us/c1wjm

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Based in London, UK, Specialist Freight Networks (SFN) exists to facilitate the safe and profitable exchange of business between its Members. SFN, ISO 9001:2008 Certified, is an International Group of Exclusive and non-Exclusive Specialist Freight Networks operating under one unifying umbrella. SFN links together 245+ elite independent small and medium sized Freight Forwarders in 112+ countries, whom are united in their quest to find global, trusted, specialist agents. Experts in their respective fields, SFN Members are able to handle the requirements of global importers and exporters, in an efficient and professional manner.

www.specialistfreightnetworks.com
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Worldoils is a company that combines the power of marketing as well as the in-house expertise for the Oil, Gas, Offshore and the Maritime industries. Worldoils’ web portalwww.worldoils.com has become a truly central platform for visitors who need information regarding oil and gas products and services, research, training, conferences, news and events as well as a popular advertising base for providers of Oil, Gas, Marine and Offshore services. Worldoils has also launched the jobs system and a marketplace. In the recent months, Worldoils has strengthened its position as a fast developing central place for buying and selling of land rigs, offshore rigs, barge rigs and other oilfield and subsea equipment.

http://www.worldoils.com/
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Global Maritime Hub is the gateway to information on the Global Shipping industry. We are an online resource where you will find the providers of shipping information, consulting services, shipping jobs, market reports, market data and analysis – all conveniently gathered for you into one ‘hub’.

www.globalmaritimehub.com
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Actualidad Marítima y Portuaria – Daily Offer of jobs into the maritime, port and logistics sectors News, Vessels, Companies, Ports, Customs, Events … Oferta diaria de empleos en los sectores marítimo-portuario y logístico Noticias, Buques, Empresas, Puertos, Aduanas, Eventos …

http://www.actualidadmp.com

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Conqueror Freight Network is the largest exclusive network of freight forwarders worldwide, represented in more than 270 cities and over 140 countries. It is an international alliance of hand-picked freight forwarders in exclusive territories, disciplined cooperation, and a single brand name.

Conqueror gives one agent in each local market a network of top-class agents, well-defined territories, an Annual Meeting with high attendance and much more. Conqueror Freight Network is the first freight forwarding network with global coverage to launch instant quotation ability for its members through its exclusive TMS: FreightViewer, which allows members to quote 24/7 in seconds.

www.conquerornetwork.com

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The Cooperative Logistics Network is a collaborative alliance of over 330 hand-picked freight forwarders represented in more than 140 countries who work together to grow their businesses and serve their clients worldwide.

The Cooperative vision is to link together like-minded independent forwarders from all over the world in a network that will allow them to on a global scale with a global presence, trustworthy partners, a well-attended Meeting, etc. The Cooperative Logistics Network also offers its members the opportunity of being pioneers in digitalizing their freight services and working as Digital Forwarders through its exclusive TMS: FreightViewer.

www.thecooperativelogisticsnetwork.com
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Globalia Logistics Network is an exclusive network of more than 210 of the highest calibre freight forwarders in each key air/seaport worldwide who operate in an environment of disciplined cooperation under a single brand name.
Globalia awards each agent its own local market where it enjoys all the multinational benefits; a global brand, reliable partners everywhere, delimited territories, wide coverage, an Annual Meeting and much more. Globalia Logistics Network is at the cutting edge of technology by offering its members its own freight rate management software: FreightViewer, which allows them to provide instant online door-to-door quotations for their clients and partners.
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ASD Media is an online media company. We provide professionals in dedicated markets with news, intelligence, and interaction opportunities. During the last five years we developed dedicated websites for events, reports, news distribution and source data, and changed the name of the ASD-Network to ASDNews to emphasize the news focus.

http://www.asdmedia.nl/
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TradeMaker magazine covers various areas of global trade and transportation. A versatile periodical, the monthly international publication also incorporates Luxe lifestyle experiences, Articles and case studies related to the financial world, and Export import information.

For details, please contact Nishit Doshi [email protected] +91-9702023276 and +91-9773823276

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The International Maritime Club (IMC) has been a pivotal force in the global maritime and oil & gas sectors for 17 years. With a mission to foster development, knowledge exchange, and growth in maritime trade, IMC serves as a unifying platform for industry stakeholders. The organization facilitates networking and promotes member events through social media channels, while also organizing its own events to enhance professional qualifications.

In 2014, IMC launched the Golden Helm Awards to recognize outstanding industry professionals. This initiative has since expanded, with IMC partnering in various industry events. The most recent was the 2024 Honorary Doctorate Leadership Excellence Awards, held on May 2, 2024, at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, UAE, showcasing IMC’s continued commitment to industry excellence and collaboration.

https://www.internationalmaritimeclub.com/contact

At the event we strive not only to bring you to the same location at the same time as your customers/suppliers/peers, we strive to ensure you meet face-to-face with each and every one of your target contacts and to provide you with the time you need to have multiple unhurried conversations with them and build a lasting business relationship:

• A pre-event informal introduction the evening before the conference
• A minimum of five hours’ networking built into the two day conference agenda
• A networking grid which enables you to make your target contacts aware you are looking for them
• The option to join either social drinks or dinner during the evening of Day One
• ACI’s on-site team will assist you in locating your hard-to-find target contacts & make face-to-face introductions

Of course, if there is anybody you are unable to meet over the two days, ACI’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.